Let us take the fable of Captain Renard as an example of this view of the circle.

Emilie's flirtations with Château-Renard at last provoked a remonstrance from Louis, and in return the lady told him that he was in love with her himself, and that he was absurd in his notions.

"It's not yet four," said Château-Renard to D. "Quite right, my boy," the other answered.